Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase

There’s something quietly magnetic about a game played in silence—where every move carries centuries of tradition, and every player becomes part of a much larger story. This season, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) invites visitors into that world, where heritage, design, and human intellect converge in a refreshed showcase that feels as contemporary as it is timeless. At the heart of it all is Let’s … Continue reading Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase

Art Under Viaduct Spaces’s “Trainforest” blooms beneath Kembangan MRT and transforms the daily commute

There’s something magical happening beneath the tracks at Kembangan MRT station. What was once an overlooked stretch of concrete has been reimagined into a vibrant, living canvas, one that invites commuters to pause, look closer, and perhaps even smile on their daily journeys. Unveiled on 31 March 2026, Trainforest is a public art installation that celebrates inclusivity, creativity, and community, brought to life across 13 … Continue reading Art Under Viaduct Spaces’s “Trainforest” blooms beneath Kembangan MRT and transforms the daily commute

Visual Art: Singapore Art Museum’s 2026 Calendar Marks 30 Years of Bold, Boundary-Pushing Art

As Singapore Art Museum (SAM) turns 30 in 2026, it marks a milestone year of redefining what a contemporary art institution can be. From its home base at Tanjong Pagar Distripark to major global platforms like the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, SAM is amplifying Southeast Asian voices while inviting the world into conversation. This anniversary year promises a dynamic mix … Continue reading Visual Art: Singapore Art Museum’s 2026 Calendar Marks 30 Years of Bold, Boundary-Pushing Art

Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore

Before she became a name in art history, He Xiangning was already living an extraordinary life. Born in 1878, she was not only a painter but also a revolutionary, a political figure, and a fierce advocate for women’s rights. She was among the first women to join the revolutionary alliance led by Sun Yat-sen, and later organised one of China’s earliest International Women’s Day rallies. … Continue reading Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: Sotheby’s ‘Beyond The Abstract’ achieves white-glove result

HONG KONG – This spring, as Hong Kong pulses with the energy of Art Month, Sotheby’s presented Beyond the Abstract, billed as the most comprehensive survey of abstract art ever staged in Greater China. Unfolding as a meditative journey across 3,000 years of artistic expression, by the time the week closed, contemplation had given way to something far more electric: a record-breaking, white-glove auction that … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Sotheby’s ‘Beyond The Abstract’ achieves white-glove result

Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

A historic Singapore debut by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra blends culinary-inspired modernism, Romantic virtuosity, and symphonic grandeur into an evening of vivid contrasts and sustained musical dialogue. There was a palpable sense of anticipation at the Esplanade Concert Hall as audiences gathered for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever performance in Singapore. As the final stop of its 2026 Asia-Pacific tour, the evening carried a quiet … Continue reading Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

Spectacle meets soul in epic, transcendent reimagining of the musical theatre classic. Few musicals possess the cultural and emotional magnitude of Les Misérables. From its origins on the West End and Broadway to its global tours and cinematic adaptation, the work of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, drawn from Victor Hugo’s monumental novel, has endured as a defining pillar of musical theatre. In its 40th … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

The Hour Glass Announced as Principal Patron of Arts House Group

In a city that moves at remarkable speed, there are still places where time seems to pause where history, craft, and culture quietly endure. One such landmark is the Victoria Clock Tower, a familiar silhouette in Singapore’s civic district. Now, it begins a new chapter through a meaningful partnership that blends heritage with contemporary cultural life. Leading watch retailer The Hour Glass has been named … Continue reading The Hour Glass Announced as Principal Patron of Arts House Group

Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

HONG KONG – At its eleventh edition, Art Central returns to Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront with its largest presentation to date, bringing together 117 galleries and more than 500 artists from over 50 countries and regions. Yet beyond its scale, what distinguishes this year’s fair is a growing sense of intentionality: one that positions discovery not simply as a market mechanism, but as a curatorial … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

Art: OH! Open House and Thai Contemporary Art Icon Mit Jai Inn Launch ‘Marking Punggol’

What if the price of a piece of art wasn’t money, but time? That’s the premise behind “Marking Punggol,” a new public exhibition that invites visitors to trade volunteer hours for artworks. Presented by OH! Open House in collaboration with Thai contemporary artist Mit Jai Inn, the project transforms community service into cultural currency. Opening 14–29 March 2026 at Waterway Point, the exhibition features 99 … Continue reading Art: OH! Open House and Thai Contemporary Art Icon Mit Jai Inn Launch ‘Marking Punggol’